Re: NANFA-- AC

Bob Bock (bockhouse_at_earthlink.net)
Thu, 11 Mar 2004 19:33:41 -0500

Thanks Ray--glad you liked it!
----- Original Message -----
From: "R. W. Wolff" <choupiqu_at_wctc.net>
To: <nanfa_at_aquaria.net>
Sent: Wednesday, March 10, 2004 2:09 AM
Subject: NANFA-- AC

> I received my currents in the mail today. I have not had a chance to read
> much of it, but did a few things.
>
> I really liked Bob Bocks article about his sunfish at the end. I have had
> similar experience entering sunfish in tropical fish show. This is usually
> regulated to the other, or cold water sections. Often competing against a
> range of other fish that would not be acceptable to the cichlid or
> livebearer purist- let along killi keeper which I am one.
>
> Other than sunfish, darters are big draws for NA fish. But the sunfish
> really rule. The familiar cichlid form, and often showing some personality
> catches on fast with viewers at the shows. Usually the conversations start
> off with " uhhh, neat bluegill, aren't those illegal?". They end up with,
"
> I have a 55 in the garage and have to catch one of those guys, they are so
> cool!".
>
> If you have a similar situation ( if not, make one!). I recommend the
green
> sunfish. Most people at a fish show know all about the "nasty cichlid",
and
> their general care. They are already almost there to keeping a green
> sunfish, if not past it. Greens are tough, usually take to prepared foods
> and show a personality. It is enough to hook those doubters on the fish in
> their backyard. Once they are hooked, then it all falls into place.
>
> Look forward to reading the rest over breakfast and supper the next couple
> days.
>
> Ray W.

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